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Steven Crist

@thegoblinhoard.bsky.social

One of several mini collections of lapidary rough, fine minerals, or cabochons. Every stone comes with as much provenance as I can provide, and if I can't at least name the country I won't list it. Many specimens come from old collections.

#lapidary #agate

goblinhoardgems.etsy.com/listing/1508...

July 21, 2025 at 2:11 AM

Steven Crist

@thegoblinhoard.bsky.social

Just posted a few singles as well as this small parcel of topaz from San Luis Potosí, Mexico, a classic locality that produces these very cool little bi-color topaz. There are a few other new fine specimens and cabochons as well. Check 'em out!

goblinhoardgems.etsy.com/listing/4316...

#topaz #gems

June 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM

Steven Crist

@thegoblinhoard.bsky.social

Let's do a summer sale! 25% off over 100 items in the shop, including this Golden Baryte Crystal from Elk Creek, SD

#goldenbarite #summersale #americanminerals #goblinhoard #smithsonite #wulfenite #opals #gemstones #spinel #herkimerdiamond #ruby #fluorite

goblinhoardgems.etsy.com/listing/1899...

May 31, 2025 at 3:18 PM

Steven Crist

@thegoblinhoard.bsky.social

The May moving sale is extended to 5/10! 30% off select specimens and cabochons in addition to the original lineup. Check it out goblinhoardgems.etsy.com

#goblinhoard #minerals #garnets #opals #vintagejewelry #demantoid #moonstone #gemsets #lapidary #shiny #americanminerals #thumbnailspecimen #nice

May 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM

Steven Crist

@thegoblinhoard.bsky.social

Doing a little moving sale through the end of April- 30% off most opals, trapiche rubies, moonstone, and several other minerals + the entire vintage jewelry inventory!

goblinhoardgems.etsy.com

#opal #rubytrapiche #bluesheenmoonstone #goldenapatite #goblinhoard #vintagejewelry #sale #cabochon

April 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Steven Crist

@thegoblinhoard.bsky.social

Several fern fossils in shale from St. Clair, PA now available. These are from the Pennsylvanian Epoch of the Carboniferous period.

goblinhoardgems.etsy.com/listing/1903...

#fernfossil #alethopteris #pennsylvania #archaeology #goblinhoard #plantfossils #rocks #dinosaurs #landbeforetime #minerals

April 16, 2025 at 5:34 PM

Steven Crist

@thegoblinhoard.bsky.social

A glittering plate of Golden Barite from the Eagle Mine in Gilman, Colorado! A gorgeous Colorado classic with an old ID label. DM for a discount code.

#goldenbarite #coloradominerals #goblinhoard #baryte #crystals #fineminerals #supersweet #americanminerals

goblinhoardgems.etsy.com/listing/1885...

April 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM

Steven Crist

@thegoblinhoard.bsky.social

Lot's of new fine specimens in the shop, as well as a few cabs that I've been hoarding away. Check 'em out!

#wulfenite #hemimorphite #lightningridgeopal #ethiopianopal #goblinhoard #herkimerdiamond #watermelontourmaline #gemsandminerals #americanminerals #bixbyite #beryl

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April 14, 2025 at 11:08 PM

Steven Crist

@thegoblinhoard.bsky.social

Several fine specimens, such as this Soviet-era old stock Ural Mountains aquamarine, recently listed!

#goblinhoard #minerals #oldstockgems #uralmountains #aquamarine #sovietera #adamite #tourmalineking #quartz #pyrite #indicolite #herkimerdiamond #raregems

goblinhoardgems.etsy.com/listing/1868...

March 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM

Steven Crist

@thegoblinhoard.bsky.social

Finishing up a few cabs this week- available in the shop soon.

goblinhoardgems.etsy.com

#mintabieopal #boulderopal #moonstone #pinktourmaline #chromepyropegarnet #lightningridgeopal #goblinhoard #handmade #cabochon #redgarnet #crystals #gemsforjewelry #wirewrapping #etsysellers #denverminerals

March 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Steven Crist

@thegoblinhoard.bsky.social

A well formed Kelly Mine Smithsonite thumbnail consisting of two intersecting brilliant blue bubbles of vibrant velvety chatoyancy. Available in the shop!

goblinhoardgems.etsy.com/listing/1886...

#kellymine #smithsonite #fineminerals #oldstock #goblinhoard #chatoyant #botryoidal #newmexicominerals

March 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM

Steven Crist

@thegoblinhoard.bsky.social

Recently acquired ~a kilo of Montana agate from an old collection simply labelled as such. Imagine my surprise to find that every single piece was Iris Agate- from a classic locality at that! More to come!

goblinhoardgems.etsy.com/listing/1881...

#montanairisagate #irisagate #goblinhoard #shwing

Montana Iris Agate, 6.6 Grams, Polished Slice - Etsy

This Gemstones item is sold by GoblinHoardGems. Ships from Denver, CO. Listed on Feb 28, 2025

goblinhoardgems.etsy.com

March 4, 2025 at 12:16 AM

Steven Crist

@thegoblinhoard.bsky.social

A juicy little Mali Garnet weighing in at a little over 4 cts, this yellow-green stone becomes an absolute firework in the sunlight.

20% off the shop through the end of February to make room for new inventory. Get yourself some shiny!

goblinhoardgems.etsy.com/listing/1858...

#garnet #goblinhoard